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Selling Out The U.S | How The Plaza Accord Of 1985 Illustrates This

Posted by Jim on Mar 27th, 2013 · 4 Comments

The average consumer has probably never heard of the Plaza Accord, nor is s/he aware of the huge ramifications that it’s had on our lives. Furthermore, even Joe Above-Average Consumer might not be aware of the fierce global debate over whether a similar agreement needs to be struck to regulate global commerce once again. The Plaza Accord was signed at the Plaza Hotel in New York City on September...
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1) Do the math. Get a budget and calculate your net worth

2) Get an emergency fund. Save at least 6 months worth of expenses

3) Limit costs. Spend no more than 30% of your income on housing

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5) Pay yourself first. Set aside money for yourself before you take care of your other bills

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Selling Out The U.S | How The Plaza Accord Of 1985 Illustrates This

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